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Chenopodiastrum murale

(L.) S.Fuentes, Uotila & Borsch (2012)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Eudicot-CoreEudicot Order: Caryophyllales Family: Amaranthaceae Genus: Chenopodiastrum

goosefoot, lamb's quarters, pigweed

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Description

Key Characters:

Growth Form: Annual herbs.

Stems: Stems erect or ascending, 3–10 dm long, usually many-branched, mealy pubescent especially on young parts, rarely densely so.

Roots:

Leaves: Leaves simple. Alternate. Blades variable, usually rhombic–ovate, 1.5–9 cm long, 0.8–5(–7) cm wide. Surfaces mealy pubescent, at least on lower surface. Margins with 5–15 coarse, ± irregular, ascending teeth on each side. Petioles 1–2.5 cm. Stipules absent.

Flowers: Flowers in small, dense glomerules grouped into leafy, terminal and axillary, divaricately branched cymes up to ca. 5 cm long. Flowers bisexual (perfect), small. Calyx (3–)5-lobed, ca. 1 mm long, not completely enclosing the fruit at maturity, papillose and with a raised keel toward apex, persistent. Corolla (petals) absent. Stamens 1–5; anthers dithecal, opening by longitudinal slits. Ovary superior, 2–3(–5)-carpellate, 1-celled, placentation basal; ovule 1; styles 2–5; stigmas dry.

Fruit: Utricles. Seeds 1 per fruit; black; not especially shiny; horizontal; 1.2–1.5 mm in diameter; acutely keeled; the surface under high magnification marked with minute rounded pits.

Ploidy:

Habitat: Dry; disturbed habitats.

Elevation Range: 0–2750 m.

Historical Distribution

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Uses and Culture

USES

  • Yes

Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

Mokupāpapa (Kure atoll) Naturalized
Ni'ihau(Incl. Lehua) Naturalized
Kuaihelani (Midway Atoll) Naturalized
Kaua'i Naturalized
O'ahu Naturalized
Molokai Naturalized
Lana'i Naturalized
Kaho'olawe Naturalized
Lalo (French Frigate Shoals) Naturalized
Maui Naturalized
Hawai'i Naturalized

Dispersal Agents


Pollinators

Bibliography

Name Published In: Willdenowia 42: 14 (2012)

Other References

Wagner et al. 1990:538 (Ku, Mi, FF, Ni, K, O, Mo, L, M, Ka, H [as Chenopodium murale]); Wood & LeGrande 2006:22 (Le); Fuentes-Bazan et al. 2012:14 (Syn. Chenopodium murale = Chenopodiastrum murale); Ross & Faccenda 2023b:201 (KEY)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Chenopodiastrum murale unknown Preserved_Specimen BISH
2 Chenopodiastrum murale Molokini Islet Found occassionally throughout the Cenchrus dominant grassland of Molokini Island. Other common plants associated with Aheahea included Nicotiana glauca, Sida fallax, Waltheria americana, and Ageratum conyzoides. Preserved_Specimen Clarke, G. 404 Maui BISH 1980-04-23
3 Chenopodiastrum murale Na Pali Coast, Nualolo Kai, near sea level Growing near shore with Leucaena leucocephala and other exotics. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. 431 Kauai BISH 1979-07-20
4 Chenopodiastrum murale Waianae Valley; Waianae Stream; near homes & school above town disturbed roadside near stream Preserved_Specimen Lennstrom, H. 199468 Oahu BISH 1994-02-11
5 Chenopodiastrum murale Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park costal and inland trail; area highly modified by ancient Polynesians; predominantly exotic vegetation Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 10234 Hawaii BISH 1984-04-07
6 Chenopodiastrum murale Kaloko. Ahupuaa of Waimanalo. Southern Koolau mountains. Growing amongst rubble along trail in restoration area. Growing with Leucaena leucocephala, Cenchrus ciliaris, Portulaca oleracea, Sida fallax, Atriplex subherbacea, and others. Preserved_Specimen Thomas, M.K. 810 Oahu BISH 2024-10-17
7 Chenopodiastrum murale Puu Heewai, South Kohala. Two miles southest of Keamuku Growing in a'alii-fountain grass scrub. Preserved_Specimen Anderson, S.J. 449 Hawaii BISH 1981-12-03
8 Chenopodiastrum murale Kuliouou, Maunalua Bay sandspit, dry sand flat Preserved_Specimen Egler, F.E. 37156 Oahu BISH 1937-05-18
9 Chenopodiastrum murale Pokanaka, Parker Ranch plowed field Preserved_Specimen Ewart III, G.R. 172 Hawaii BISH 1932-04-21
10 Chenopodiastrum murale Kii Abundant in corral, also on grassy flats. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 23606 Niihau BISH 1949-03-29
11 Chenopodiastrum murale Seen on south side of Pearl Harbor Bike Path, Pearl City, near the interesection with Waiawa Rd. Growing with Pluchea x fosbergii and Solanum americanum. Preserved_Specimen Ross, M.C. 1975 Oahu BISH 2024-02-05
12 Chenopodiastrum murale Waimea, Kohala Mts pasture Preserved_Specimen Fosberg, F.R. 10257 Hawaii BISH 1933-09-03
13 Chenopodiastrum murale Kaluakoi District: Mauna Loa Common weed of disturbed areas. Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 5716 Molokai BISH 1976-03-08
14 Chenopodiastrum murale N. Kona, Puuanahulu AHU. Tr 43(47); between Mauna Loa and Hualalai; ~250m E of Kipuka Kalawamauna dry ohia forest with mixed native trees and a native shrub and mixed grass understory Preserved_Specimen Warshauer, F.R. 1887 Hawaii BISH 1978-06-26
15 Chenopodiastrum murale KAUAI Waimea District. West side of Hanapepe Bay, W of Pakahi Point, across from Burns Airfield Disturbed Coastal Strand. W/ Leucaena leucocephala, weedy grasses, Lycium sandwicense, Panicum torridum, Lysimachia arvensis, Stachytarpheta jamaicensis, Pleuchea indica, Dactyloctenium aegyptum, Euphorbia sp., Cenchrus ciliar Preserved_Specimen Tangalin, N. 3713 Kauai BISH 2014-02-27
16 Chenopodiastrum murale Sand Island, Honolulu, along jeep roads sunny; with dryland species Potulaca oleracea, Malvastrum coromandelianum, Sida spinosa, and grasses. ~ 200 yards from shore Preserved_Specimen Nagata, K.M. 1248 Oahu BISH 1975-03-05
17 Chenopodiastrum murale Maunalua along beach Preserved_Specimen Chong, M. Oahu BISH 1933-03-25
18 Chenopodiastrum murale Pearl Harbor Bike Path, Pearl City. Seen on south side of path near the intersection with Waiawa R. Growing with Pluchea x fosbergii and Solanum americanum. Preserved_Specimen Ross, M.C. 1975 Oahu BISH 2024-02-05
19 Chenopodiastrum murale W Maui, Olowalu stream, Game Management area unit G Olowalu stream Preserved_Specimen Annable, C.R. 3909 Maui BISH 1999-02-12
20 Chenopodiastrum murale Diamond Head Crater, Honolulu dried mud flat Preserved_Specimen Fosberg, F.R. 13891 Oahu BISH 1937-05-28
21 Chenopodiastrum murale Green Islands Uncommon weed around the Loran buildings Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6268 Kure Atoll BISH 1979-01-04
22 Chenopodiastrum murale Kuapa Pond, Maunalua sandy sea beach Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 10396 Oahu BISH 1930-02-28
23 Chenopodiastrum murale inner cresent Panicum torridum, Chenopodium murale, Ageratum conyzoides, Portulaca oleracea, Jacquemontia ovalifolia, Sicyos maximowiczii Preserved_Specimen Wood, K.R. 11346 Lehua Rock BISH 2005-05-14
24 Chenopodiastrum murale Barbers Point wayside Preserved_Specimen Egler, F.E. 37279 Oahu BISH 1937-08-11
25 Chenopodiastrum murale Na Pali Coast, Nualolo Kai, near sea level Growing near shore with Leucaena leucocephala and other exotics. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. 431 Kauai BISH 1979-07-20
26 Chenopodiastrum murale Molokini Islet. Growing on lower slopes of the inner wall in barren spots. Preserved_Specimen Hobdy, R.W. 1021 Maui BISH 1981-03-06
27 Chenopodiastrum murale East Maui, Hana District Coastal pasture lands SE of Ka'uii from Kaihalulu Bay to Ka Iwi O Pele. Preserved_Specimen Flynn, T.W. 2544 Maui BISH 1987-10-22
28 Chenopodiastrum murale Honolulu water front. Preserved_Specimen Krauss, N.H. Oahu BISH 1933-03-27
29 Chenopodiastrum murale South Kohala District. Collected east of Queen Kaahumanu Highway between Mauna Lani Drive and Puako turn off Dry area with scant vegetation; open grassland with scattered Prosopis pallida. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. Hawaii BISH 1991-02-04
30 Chenopodiastrum murale Seen on south side of Pearl Harbor Bike Path, Pearl City, near the interesection with Waiawa Rd. Growing with Pluchea x fosbergii and Solanum americanum. Preserved_Specimen Ross, M.C. 1975 Oahu BISH 2024-02-05
31 Chenopodiastrum murale Tern Islet Uncommon herbaceous plant seen only on the northeastern to north central part of the island. Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6222 French Frigate Shoals BISH 1978-09-11
32 Chenopodiastrum murale East Maui, Haleakala National Park Roadside. Preserved_Specimen Medeiros, A.C. 287 Maui BISH 1982-10-17
33 Chenopodiastrum murale Government Rd., near intersection with Kuwale Rd., Waianae. Growing adjacent to the road, shady area. Preserved_Specimen Ross, M.C. 1874 Oahu BISH 2023-01-16
34 Chenopodiastrum murale near Ala Moana marshes Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. 1194 Oahu BISH 1939-12-02
35 Chenopodiastrum murale Puu Kapele Frequent on ash soil. Preserved_Specimen Fagerlund, G.O. 508 Hawaii BISH 1943-04-01
36 Chenopodiastrum murale Punchbowl Street, Honolulu In old fill-in coral plain at foot of street. Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 426 Oahu BISH 1920-06-16
37 Chenopodiastrum murale Mokuleia near beach Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 10190 Oahu BISH 1935-12-02
38 Chenopodiastrum murale S. King St. near Hausten St., Honolulu Growing along the sidewalk near the base of a Cassia tree in shade. Preserved_Specimen Ross, M.C. 1876 Oahu BISH 2023-01-18
39 Chenopodiastrum murale 1.5 miles W. of Moomomi Beach Sand dunes. Preserved_Specimen Aidem, J. Molokai BISH 1972-02-17
40 Chenopodiastrum murale Former Naval Air Station Barbers Point, Northern Trap & Skeet Range Roadside along Coral Sea Road. With Amaranthus spinosus, Boerhavia sp. and grasses. Preserved_Specimen BISH staff 116 Oahu BISH 2021-04-17
41 Chenopodiastrum murale Kihei, Wailuku In Kiawe pasture. Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 1762 Maui BISH 1937-01-27
42 Chenopodiastrum murale Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve, Ahihi Bay at the N end of the reserve Pockets of vegetation near the seashore amongst a'a lava about 200 years old. Frequent along path. Preserved_Specimen Abbott, I.A. 91.3 Maui BISH 1991-03-05
43 Chenopodiastrum murale East end of Mahaulepu area Growing in duff under Casuarina trees in dunes near mouth of Hidden Valley. Preserved_Specimen Fay, J.J. 224 Kauai BISH 1974-08-29
44 Chenopodiastrum murale Kaalualu Bay near South Point disturbed areas Preserved_Specimen Whistler, W.A. 41 Hawaii BISH 1972-04-06
45 Chenopodiastrum murale sandy area near Kohanaiki anchialine pond, South Kona Found growing among Waltheria indica, Scaevola taccada, Portulaca pilosa, and tree heliotrope. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 205 Hawaii BISH 1990-04-23
46 Chenopodiastrum murale East Maui, 14.6 miles E of 'Ulupalakua ranch on Piilani Hwy. (Hwy 31), 1.7 miles E of Manawainui; Rocky cliff and slope dominated by Cenchrus, area heavily grazed by cattle. Preserved_Specimen Wagner, W.L. 4750 Maui BISH 1983-01-14
47 Chenopodiastrum murale Waiahukini along coast and amongst archelogical sites Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 10201 Hawaii BISH 1984-03-25
48 Chenopodiastrum murale Lehua Rock North of Niihau Small crescent-shaped cinder cone island (N. of Ni'ihau) composed of volcanic tuff; scattered to dense vegetation of shrubs (Pluchea spp.) and herbs (Jacquemontia, Ageratum, Sicyos, and grasses). Preserved_Specimen Lorence, D.H. 7127 Lehua Rock BISH 1992-01-10
49 Chenopodiastrum murale S. King St. near Hausten St., Honolulu. Growing along the sidewalk near the base of a Cassia tree in shade. Annual herb, erect, ca. 15-25 cm tall. 12 plants seen. Preserved_Specimen Ross, M.C. 1876 Oahu BISH 2023-01-18
50 Chenopodiastrum murale Kawela Bay. Apana sand flat Preserved_Specimen Fosberg, F.R. 9231 Oahu BISH 1933-03-05
51 Chenopodiastrum murale Honolulu, Kaena Pt Dry sand Preserved_Specimen Faccenda, K. 1730 Oahu BISH 2021-02-14
52 Chenopodiastrum murale Light House Road, Ewa coral flats Preserved_Specimen Woolford, H.A. Oahu BISH 1957-06-07
53 Chenopodiastrum murale Gulch behind Beck's Cove on eastern side of island, growing along dry streambed Growing along dry streambed in full shade under canopy of dense Prosopis pallida scrub. Preserved_Specimen Cuddihy, L.W. 390 Kahoolawe BISH 1980-04-23
54 Chenopodiastrum murale Honolulu, Manoa, Metcalf & Wilder Ave weed in flower bed, dry ,partly sunny, one individual seen Preserved_Specimen Faccenda, K. 1996 Oahu BISH 2021-06-15
55 Chenopodiastrum murale Barber's Point Coral plain, near beach. Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1937-08-08
56 Chenopodiastrum murale Hamakua, Kaohe AHU. Tr 103(5); SW slopes of Mauna Kea Dry mixed grass-native shrub community with scattered manane trees. Preserved_Specimen Jacobi, J.D. 2010 Hawaii BISH 1981-01-21
57 Chenopodiastrum murale Ewa Plains Survey Vegetation: Prosopis, Leucaena, Cynodon, Setaria. Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 8184 Oahu BISH 1979-02-11
58 Chenopodiastrum murale Mahaulepu, Kawelikoa Common weed in dry pasture. Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 2349 Kauai BISH 1972-01-28
59 Chenopodiastrum murale East Maui, Haleakala National Park Roadside. Preserved_Specimen Medeiros, A.C. 287 Maui BISH 1982-10-17
60 Chenopodiastrum murale East Maui, Makawao District, Papakea District, near La Perouse Bay On margin of brackish pool. Preserved_Specimen Medeiros, A.C. 584 Maui BISH 1983-11-20
61 Chenopodiastrum murale Nonopapa On sand flats near shore. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 22771 Niihau BISH 1947-08-13
62 Chenopodiastrum murale Former Naval Air Station Barbers Point, Northern Trap & Skeet Range Under semishade of Prosopis pallida, growing with Megathyrsus maximus, Asystasia gangetica, Leucaena leucocephala. Preserved_Specimen BISH staff 100 Oahu BISH 2021-05-03
63 Chenopodiastrum murale Waipi'o Peninsula Soccer park, S end of central parking lot Edge of sunny, dry, guinea grass dominated meadow Preserved_Specimen Faccenda, K. 3021 Oahu BISH 2023-01-20
64 Chenopodiastrum murale Tern Islet Uncommon herbaceous plant seen only on the northeastern to north central part of the island Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6222 French Frigate Shoals BISH 1978-09-11
65 Chenopodiastrum murale Hamakua Dist.; Pohakuloa Training Area, along Saddle Road Between the 30 & 45 mile markers & within 60' of road. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. Hawaii BISH 1990-12-13
66 Chenopodiastrum murale Mokuhooniki, South Summit area Among shearwater burrows. Preserved_Specimen Hobdy, R.W. 1132 Molokai BISH 1981-09-08
67 Chenopodiastrum murale East Island Small localized colony at the edge of the vegetation on the northwest corner of the island. Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6323 French Frigate Shoals BISH 1979-08-10
68 Chenopodiastrum murale Koko crater, ridge leading to the Koko Crater Arch on S side of crater dry, open, sunny meadow with assorted weeds Preserved_Specimen Faccenda, K. 2238 Oahu BISH 2022-02-12
69 Chenopodiastrum murale Hanalei District. Napali Coast State Park, Nualolo Kai, behind camp on talus slopes. Coastal Mixed Shrubland w/Digitaria insularis and Leucaena Dominant. w/Andropogon, Morinda, Pluchea, Lantana, Stachya arvensis, Myoporum, Cocos nucifera, Chenopodium oahuesse, Nicotiana tobacum, Eragostis variabilis, Panicum fauriei, Plumbago zeyla Preserved_Specimen Tangalin, N. 2120 Kauai BISH 2009-07-11
70 Chenopodiastrum murale Oahu Preserved_Specimen Mann, H. 80 Oahu BISH 1864-01-01
71 Chenopodiastrum murale Mokuauia Islet, Oahu in center of island Preserved_Specimen Starr, F. 5022213 Oahu BISH 2007-02-22
72 Chenopodiastrum murale Mana Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 30261 Kauai BISH 1926-06-12
73 Chenopodiastrum murale beach at Milolii, Na Pali Coast Preserved_Specimen Cuddihy, L.W. 452 Kauai BISH 1979-07-19
74 Chenopodiastrum murale Mapulehu Preserved_Specimen Mangelsdorf, A.J. 78 Molokai BISH 1944-05-21
75 Chenopodiastrum murale Kanaha Pond, near S side of the pond adjacent to the parking area and observation point Preserved_Specimen Lamoureux, C.H. 2026 Maui BISH 1962-06-22
76 Chenopodiastrum murale Cliffs above Makapuu Beach Preserved_Specimen Wagner, W.L. 5314 Oahu BISH 1984-03-01
77 Chenopodiastrum murale Paauhau no. 2; Parker Ranch Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 3365 Hawaii BISH 1909-07-02
78 Chenopodiastrum murale Queen's Beach of Kalanialaole Hwy. (HWY 72) Preserved_Specimen Wagner, W.L. 4809 Oahu BISH 1983-06-04
79 Chenopodiastrum murale Moomomi Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 614 Molokai BISH 1915-03-24
80 Chenopodiastrum murale Area between Lua Makika and Puu Moaula Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 8032 Kahoolawe BISH 1976-11-22
81 Chenopodiastrum murale Molokini Islet Preserved_Specimen Starr, F. 6040517 Maui BISH 2006-04-05
82 Chenopodiastrum murale Makua Valley Preserved_Specimen Kerr, M. 379 Oahu BISH 1946-03-10
83 Chenopodiastrum murale Munro Trail, W side, along jeep road Preserved_Specimen Nagata, K.M. 2631 Lanai BISH 1983-03-20
84 Chenopodiastrum murale Summit of Hualalai Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 198 Hawaii BISH 1911-06-19
85 Chenopodiastrum murale Puuwaawaa Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 7 Hawaii BISH 1911-06-08
86 Chenopodiastrum murale Na Pali Coast, Honopu Beach Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Kauai BISH 1984-07-19
87 Chenopodiastrum murale Beach near Wailupe Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 1580 Oahu BISH 1910-04-12
88 Chenopodiastrum murale Kamoa State Historical Park Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Hawaii BISH 1985-09-03
89 Chenopodiastrum murale Kaali Preserved_Specimen Stokes, J.F.G. Niihau BISH 1912-01-01
90 Chenopodiastrum murale Kealia Salt Marsh Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. Maui BISH 1990-02-15
91 Chenopodiastrum murale Fort Weaver Road Preserved_Specimen Woolford, H.A. Oahu BISH 1956-06-04
92 Chenopodiastrum murale Molokai Preserved_Specimen Stokes, J.F.G. Molokai BISH 1909-01-01
93 Chenopodiastrum murale W of Maui, S of Napili Honokawai, S side of Kahana Stream Preserved_Specimen Annable, C.R. Maui BISH 1999-02-19
94 Chenopodiastrum murale Kaali Preserved_Specimen Stokes, J.F.G. Niihau BISH 1912-01-01
95 Chenopodiastrum murale Hale Mohalu, Pearl City Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1985-01-29
96 Chenopodiastrum murale Honolulu, Oahu Preserved_Specimen Pukui, M.K. Oahu BISH 1931-01-01
97 Chenopodiastrum murale Barber's Point Preserved_Specimen Caum, E.L. Oahu BISH 1946-03-12
98 Chenopodiastrum murale Pearl Harbor Preserved_Specimen Pemberton, C.E. Oahu BISH 1947-01-09
99 Chenopodiastrum murale Molokai Preserved_Specimen Stokes, J.F.G. Molokai BISH 1909-01-01
100 Chenopodiastrum murale Keamoku House - Ralley Greenwell Preserved_Specimen Hawaii BISH 1934-08-17
101 Chenopodiastrum murale unknown Preserved_Specimen Mann, H. 419 BISH 1864-01-01
102 Chenopodiastrum murale Hahaione, Oahu. Koko Head Preserved_Specimen Judd Jr., A.F. Oahu BISH
103 Chenopodiastrum murale unknown Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. BISH
104 Chenopodiastrum murale Palaau Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 622 Molokai BISH 1915-03-25
105 Chenopodiastrum murale Kilauea Pt Preserved_Specimen Long, C.R. 3024 Kauai BISH 1965-05-06
106 Chenopodiastrum murale W Maui, Kahakuloa Preserved_Specimen Handy, E.S. 34.14 Maui BISH 1934-06-04
107 Chenopodiastrum murale Beach near Wailupe Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 1580 Oahu BISH 1910-04-12
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